Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Central Coast College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Salinas

$2,395/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salinas is $2,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salinas

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salinas rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Central Coast College, CA

Average rent prices in Salinas have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Central Coast College, CA

Rent prices in Salinas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salinas is $2,295, whereas a house costs $4,137. 1-bedroom apartments in Salinas run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,385.

Listings

Studio

$1,925

-

13%

1 bedroom

$1,950

-

1%

2 bedroom

$2,400

-

1%

3 bedroom

$3,597

-

1%

4 bedroom

$4,325

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,925

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,597

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,325

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Coast College, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Central Coast College, CA

Parkside Manor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Parkside Manor

1114 Parkside St, Salinas, CA 93906

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1112del - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1112del

1112 Del Monte Ave, Salinas, CA 93905

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,950–$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Garner Avenue (1425) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Garner Avenue (1425)

1425 Garner Ave, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Patio Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8

Very good

Patio Apartments

784 Garner Ave, Salinas, CA 93905

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$2,245

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Central Coast College, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Salinas rental market.

How much is rent in Salinas?

The average rent in Salinas is $2,395 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salinas?

Average rent prices in Salinas have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Salinas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salinas is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Salinas?

To comfortably afford rent in Salinas, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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